Carver: Past Lies

I loved Carver and Meadow’s story. It was a dark romance read, filled with angst, a lot of emotional scenes but it was worth reading It also ends with a major cliffhanger that has left me reeling but also anxious to read the last book of the Adair Empire Series!

Once again KL has pulled me into a dark and twisted romance story and made me want more. I can’t get enough of this series. I can’t get enough of these men.

OH MY GOSH, CARVER.

I have been so excited for this book. I have been drawn to Carver since I first met him. I’ve been so patient waiting for his story. And KL did not disappoint. This is my favorite of the series, so far.

The amount of possessiveness, protectiveness and alpha maleness that Carver has is off the charts, amazing. OH I LOVE THIS MAN

I don’t think I have ever been so jealous of a book herione. In many ways I see a lot of myself in Meadow. I connected with her instantly. Her innocence, the way she views the world. The way she sees Carver. Did I mention, I FREAKING LOVE CARVER?

I love the way KL writes. She never messes around with the words. If there are side stories in her books, every word she writes eventually means something important to the book or series as a whole.

KL Donn has a way of capturing you hostage with her words and dragging you into an adventure you won’t want to leave. I was weary going into this series. Because.. well…okay fine, I’m fragile. I cry extremely easily and most hardcore stuff just makes me uncomfortable. I don’t really do dark romance. Never liked it. But, I jumped in head first. And I’m so glad I did. She has written these men, ESPECIALLY CARVER, with so much fierceness and the women with so much bravery and acceptance that the dark parts of this series don’t even bother me. In fact, I love it.

I have an idea of where she’s heading with the next book……well, I did anyway until I read that last chapter. Now, I’m just going to go pre-order that beast and hope and pray that how this book ends is not how the next one begins.

This book does end on a PLOT cliffhanger.

I voluntarily reviewed and advanced copy of this book

I Read this book like I did all the others and let me just say this…..

OMG! I knew Carver was gonna be one of my Favorites and he was! This book like all the rest ends on a STORY CLIFFHANGER just like the author has told us – repeatedly since the beginning. KL Donn gives you in this book a BLOODY EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER of a good time ( because you cant have my man Carver without the bloody ) I will say the ending left me in tears and Pieces and a big Gasping NO! Leaving my mouth and putting my kindle down to just stare off in space shaking my head unable to really grasp that it happened. Not to mention it ended for an Author at a really great flipping time but as a reader a really bad one and you want more more more.. I will say I’m sure a few of us said some not nice things a time or too as you grip your kindle and God help anyone who dares to interrupt you but you know this was the $HIT and that’s how you know the author who wrote a book like this is da absolute BOMB!

Now how the hell to I read a book after that??

So please go pick this bad boy up but I HIGHLY recommend you start at the beginning with
KING,LUTHER,CASTIEL and ATTICUS before you read CARVER.. and I cant wait for GASPING FOR AIR the final in this AMAZING series that I’m sure to do just that as I read it… Gasp for air…

I have a new love in the Adair Empire series and his name is Carver “f*#king” Rivers!!!! All the men in the Adair Empire series hold a place in my heart, but Carver he owns me. I love everything about this man. From his possessive scary side when it comes to his woman, Meadow, to the almost child-like innocence he has when it comes to how to act with a woman. This book gutted me and then slowly put me back together. It was hard to keep reading at some points because Meadow wasn’t born into the life like the other Adair Empire women. She had a good life, so it made things harder for her to accept right away. The way she tried to push Carver away only to realize he is everything she could ever need. I truly love this series and I knew going in there would be a storyline cliffhanger at the end of each book. That said I can only say that I was left “Grasping For Air” at the end of this book and will be on pins and needles until the next book is released. The next book is cleverly named Grasping For Air and should be released sometime in late July 2018. If you haven’t read the Adair Empire series, do so now it is a series not to be missed. Might I suggest you start with King the first book in the series. KL Donn you have a devious, beautiful mind and I look forward to reading more from you soon.

Carver and Meadow’s book took the intensity up a notch but then Carver is a force to be reckoned with. Meadow’s sweetness is the perfect balm for Carter and his devotion is limitless. I was desperate for these two to get their happy ever after, they both deserved that so much. The stories just keep getting better and better and that is saying a lot. This series has made it onto my re-read list, it is just that good. I can’t wait to dive into the next book!

I have successfully made it through the first five Adair Empire books without puking. With that being said, Carver pushed my weak stomach’s limits. How, you ask? Let’s just say I will never look at a rainbow the same again. Sweet Jesus. However, through the gore and the intensity that only Carver’s story could bring, came a love story that shines brighter than all the rest.

Story Line: Carver is the resident enforcer or the Adair Empire. It is no secret that he craves blood shed. His best friend is Mercy – his knife. So, yes, I should have been better prepared for the graphic nature of this book. Did I take any of those details into consideration prior to starting? Nope. So within the first couple chapters, I was setting my kindle down to take a breather. Side note – in case you haven’t read my previous reviews of this series – I’m a super big wuss when it comes to blood and gore. Like I was in health class in high school and passed out from a graphic image. Like I said, super big baby. Anyways, once I came back from a certain “rainbow” scene, I could not have stopped reading even if Carver himself was threatening to “filet” me.

What Carver and Meadow share goes far beyond attraction. They are bonded to one another before either of them truly realizes the extent of their feelings. For those of you wondering who the heck this Meadow character is – she’s Lilith’s sister from book 1. So, we know she has a broken past with more drama than anyone her age should ever have to deal with. All she wants is to graduate college. But the villains of the universe do everything they can to squash that dream. The struggle Meadow faces internally is realistic, raw and heart wrenching. I could truly feel her pain and sorrow when faced with unfathomable decisions. Carver’s reaction to all of this? PERFECTION.

Interaction: Building Carver’s character throughout the first four books set a sky high bar for when he finally got to tell his own love story. And it was nothing like I was expecting. I expected painfully rough, demanding to a fault and zero mercy. I was blissfully surprised to see this well rounded development in him. He’s firm with Meadow, don’t get me wrong. But there’s a balance there that I don’t think I expected, nor can I imagine without now. And Meadow is broken sure, but boy does she come to her own by the end of this book. She is a force, that’s for dang sure.

Laundry: So, I had to wait more than 5 chapters for laundry. And as much as I want to throw a 32 year old tantrum over this, I can’t. Because when they do land in Carver’s bed, is exactly what you would expect and not expect. Does that make sense? Of course it doesn’t. It’s like they are the ying and the yang of the world. Soft, pale, sweet, innocent. Versus, dark, sinister, hard and damaged. He’s going to break her right? Quite the opposite. A fire is ignited. And there is no way in Hades it’s ever going to be put out.

Depth: The Adair Empire in itself is enough depth to get me through my next 20 reads. With each passing book in this series that I read, I think I’m finally grasping the enormity of their universe. And then something else or another villain pops up and back to square one I go. But I love that. I love that I’m kept on the edge of my seat wondering, guessing and hoping where the story will lead us next. Each of these strong and malicious men have met their queens. And together they each contribute a necessary piece to their kingdom. Now we wait. We wait for the final piece to complete their story. I cannot freaking wait.

Oh my gosh want can I say …. if you have read the previous books in this wonderful series you know that these guys are wonderfully effed up !

This is Carver’s story and what a story !

Like always K.L Donn sucks you in to world of violence family love hot alpha male and wickedness I absolutely loved this series so far and can’t wait for the next instalment……

I warn people that this book like this whole series does have triggers

I have been waiting for Carver and KL did not disappoint.
Carver is loyal to the end and when he wants something he takes it. He wants Meadow. Once he decides that she is his then he is her protector, her monster.
Meadow is innocent and thrown into a mess by association. She may be innocent and confused but once she moves forward with what her heart already knew, she knows Carver is what she wants. What she needs.
These two have a great story and it was amazing to read.

That ending though. What the… Ugh! May we please have the next book today?

Ah KL Donn, How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. (Warning: This review contains no spoilers but it does contain squealing fangirling).

I’ve made no bones about my total love and adoration for this series, and each book gets better and better. It started with King, where you weren’t quite sure what you were getting yourself into, then we got something darker in Luther (I’m going to reiterate everytime I do a review for this series: Luther’s mine kthxbye), we got bloody in Castiel, wicked in Atticus, and then we got psychotic in Carver. By the time King was over, I was hooked, and now I’m addicted. I’m not sure what Grasping for Air will bring, but I am SO READY/HERE FOR IT.

So let’s go over all the reasons I love Carver, my little sociopath, and Meadow’s story.

One– His absolute obsession with Meadow knows no bounds, yet he tries to respect her wants and wishes- even when he doesn’t agree with them.
Two– He has absolutely no idea what it means to be with a woman, and what would scare a woman or not, and yet he tries to do everything possible to make Meadow want him (and if that doesn’t just break your heart you are heartless.)
Three– Meadow is not born into the life, is not strong like the other women in the series are, yet she accepts Carver and all of his psychotic tendencies, though it takes her a minute.
Four– These two are special to each other, for special reasons, and it’s literally the greatest thing ever.
Five– THE DRAMA. What the heck was all of that???
Six– I question KL Donn and her mental state, but I thank her for it because everything about this bloody masterpiece was so amazing.
Seven– I don’t know how to stay true to a psychopath is possible, but KL matched up a psycho and basically a cute little bunny, and made you want to wrap them in a blanket and keep them safe forever so no one can ever hurt them again.

What do I hate about this? HOW DARE YOU LEAVE ME LIKE THIS. I know there’s a warning about a cliffhanger, but when you read it you’re going to be like WTF. KL is evil, evil genius? Maybe. Anyways, I can’t wait for Grasping for Air, though I’m probably gonna cry because that means my Adair boys are done and I’m not sure I’m mentally capable of accepting this. I’ll probably just ignore the fact that it’s over and reread it a bunch of times. That’s not crazy, right?

Anyways, this bloody, twisted empire quickly became one of my all time favorites. Luther will always be my love, but I absolutely adore Carver. I love how perfectly Carver and Meadow balance each other out. I love that Meadow has some growing to do without Carver, but it really sucks ass. I love that Meadow is the only one that could ever put Carver in his place, yet she probably never would. And I love how Carver doesn’t understand most things, but his connection to Meadow is so deep, he knows what she needs.

I’m shutting up now, I swear.

Go get this series!!

Holy beep… like seriously!! Can this series get any better? I am so in love with this series! Carver is raw, it’s gritty and it will blow your socks right off your feet! I was on the edge of my seat for the majority of this book. I did not expect what happened at all.

Carver is such a passionate character. His connection to Meadow goes deep. They bring out the best of each other. Carver is feared, he is rough, he is tough, and he will take you out if you hurt the ones he cares for. Meadow is his opposite in some ways. But it just makes their love even more epic in my opinion.

I just could not out this book down! I devoured it so quickly. I am so sad that this series will finish soon. I just want to keep on reading about the men of Adair. I can’t wait for the next book! If you haven’t picked up a book from this series yet I strongly suggest you do. You won’t regret it!